Ajax Men's Basketball League results

Dickson's Printing records rare tie

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AJAX -- It has been a difficult start to the 2012/13 basketball season for Dickson's Printing as they have won only one game so far in Ajax Men's Basketball League action.

In recent action, Dickson's led 48-46 with seconds left over the Right Step before a last second foul sent Billy Jack to the line for three shots. Jack hit the first two but the third rimmed out and a rare tie was the result. The league only plays overtime in the playoffs. Center Robert Clarke led Dickson's with 24 points while Scott Poulton added 13. Jack once again led the Right Step with 18. Teammate Ian David struck for 14.

In the second game of the night, ESN Packaging squeaked out a 38-36 win over North Alliance Press. Roger Young led ESN with 14 while Dan Deveau was top scorer for NAP with 10.

The final game of the night was also close to the end as The Top Shelf hung on for a 52-44 victory over Michael's Eatery. Ravi Persad continues to dominate the league as he tallied 26 points in the win. Guard Claude Whitfield led Michael's with 13. Nick Sideris added 11.